Finance Assistant – Salterlee Primary School

1 week ago

Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom Calderdale Council Full time £20,680 - £33,624 per year

Application closing date

23/11/2025

Location

Halifax

Salary

NJC Scale Points 7 – 11: Salary £26,403 - £28,142 per annum, full time equivalent (FTE). The actual salary will be pro-rata'd based on the number of hours you will be contracted to work per week. This will also be based on working term time only.

Package

Permanent role, term time only. The hours will be between 30 – 37 per week and will be discussed at interview.

Job category/type

Schools

Job description

SalterleePrimary School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust, who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 6 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are growing and developing all the time and are always looking for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team.

We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support and care to each and every one of our students to ensure that they reach their full potential.

Core Purpose

  • You will be a key member of the team, providing efficient and effective financial and administrative support to the school.
  • Your duties will include supporting the Head of School with financial and administrative duties that support the smooth running of the school, to provide an efficient, courteous and welcoming reception service, and to ensure all task are in line with Trust central finance policy and procedures, as directed by the Trust CFO.

What we offer

  • A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
  • An environment that supports professional development
  • Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
  • Free Gym Access (at RastrickHigh School)
  • Onsite carpark at Siddal Primary School.
  • Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)

What you offer

  • Previous finance administration experience.
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy competency
  • Extensive administrative experience
  • Excellent ICT skills
  • Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines
  • Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy competency
  • Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
  • The ability to build good working relationships.
  • The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Please refer to the Job Pack for full details of the job description and the person specification.

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential then please apply to be part of our team.

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.

The link to apply for the role is:

Closing date: Sunday the 23rd of November 2025

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